Arsenal, Brighton and EFL Cup
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The Arsenal u21s team selection against Exeter City will provide an early hint at potential first-team call-ups for Arsenal’s League Cup game against Brighton in midweek.Photo by Alex
With their Premier League lead increased to four points over the weekend, the Arsenal juggernaut rolls on to the Carabao Cup, where they host Brighton in a fourth-round clash at the Emirates on Wednesday night. Eberechi Eze scored his first goal for Arsenal against former club Crystal Palace as Mikel Arteta's side won 1-0 over the weekend.
Ruben Amorim recorded three consecutive wins as Manchester United head coach for the first time as they moved up to fourth in the Premier League table with victory over Brighton — despite a late scare.
They now go up against a very sneaky and borderline dangerous Brighton squad, who has been a thorn in the side of Manchester United for the past few years. Coming off a solid win over Newcastle United, the Seagulls are hoping to extend their league point streak to five straight contests.
Bryan Mbeumo scored twice and Casemiro posted a goal and an assist as Manchester United built a 3-0 win and overcame a nervy ending to deliver a home win.
Brighton & Hove Albion hits the road in Premier League action to face Manchester United in a matchup of adjacent teams in the league standings.
Manchester United secured a third successive Premier League victory as they survived a late scare to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4–2 on Saturday.
Without fail, every time I hear us referred to as “the holders” I get a buzz! Yeah I know but hey! It was a long time coming, OK!